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dampening
UK
/ˈdæmpənɪŋ/
US
/ˈdæmpənɪŋ/
Translations
The engineers worked on the dampening of vibrations in the new car model.
Инженеры работали над демпфированием вибраций в новой модели автомобиля.
The dampening of the soil is necessary before planting the seeds.
Увлажнение почвы необходимо перед посадкой семян.
Additional translations
Synonyms
UK
/ˈdæmpənɪŋ/
US
/ˈdæmpənɪŋ/
Used attributively to denote something that reduces intensity, amplitude, or wetness.
dampening
Gerund
dampened
Past Simple
dampened
Past Participle
dampening
Gerund
UK
/ˈdæmpən/
US
/ˈdæmpən/
The rain began to dampen the dry soil.
Дождь начал увлажнять сухую почву.
The news did little to dampen his enthusiasm.
Новости мало ослабили его энтузиазм.
The curtains were used to dampen the sound in the room.
Шторы использовались, чтобы гасить звук в комнате.
Additional translations
dampening
Used attributively, especially before nouns like “effect” or “layer”, meaning ‘reducing, restraining, or slightly wetting’.
Definitions
The dampening of the soil was necessary before planting the seeds.
The dampening of enthusiasm was evident after the team's loss.
The dampening material absorbs vibrations from the engine.
She used a spray bottle to dampen the fabric before ironing.
The unexpected news did little to dampen his enthusiasm for the project.
Heavy curtains help dampen the noise coming from the street.
The new policy had a dampening effect on inflation.
A dampening mist settled over the fields.